OREGON

The best part about Oregon is not only the beauty but my family. My favorite thing that I can recall about being little is playing with my Aunt Marlee and Uncle Terry, my mom's sister and brother. And now, I am lucky enough to pass that torch on to my kids. I feel so blessed when I hear the sounds of them playing together. It really does feel like I'm a kid again and I'm right back in their arms. Who knew this would happen? Who knew I would feel like a kid again by watching my kids play? We had such a fabulous week traveling up and down the state and visiting with all our family, cousins and Grandpa Liday, who's 92 and still sharp as a tack!

So, just real quick, take another look at the picture of Caleb with my Aunt Marlee: he's perfecting his kiss with her. He's got the best lips and the best wet kiss. And then look at Brooklyn and Fischer, on my cousins farm. So funny, she's about 2 minutes away from trying to trick Fischer in to touching the live wire around the perimeter. Good thing her mom has good ears!